PSEB to directly supply books to private schools: Minister
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Punjab School Education Board will directly supply textbooks to Class I-XII students in affiliated private schools from 2026-27, eliminating intermediaries. The 15% discount previously given to booksellers will benefit students directly. An e-commerce portal and mobile application will enable online orders. Schools cannot charge beyond discounted printed price, benefiting over 10 lakh students.
Key Entities
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)Harjot Singh BainsPrivate schoolsClass I-XII studentsE-commerce portal2026-27 academic session